Motivation

 I've been trying my best the last couple days to eat better.  I was so out of control that I'm sure I gained weight these last two weeks.  It's hard coming down from that to healthy eating.  Actually, I'm probably not eating as good as I should, but there is a huge difference.  I'm trying to take it day by day, and sometimes craving by craving.

Every once in a while I come up with ideas of how to keep myself motivated.  This time around I decided to keep a daily journal in which I document my daily food intake goals, my food journal, a reason to lose weight, something I am proud of regarding my journey, and thoughts of the day.

In particular, my reason of the day has kept me focused and on track.  When I start craving something, I think of my reason.  I tell myself that reason has much greater value than satisfying my craving.  

My reason also helps me when I get overwhelmed thinking how much I have to lose.  That overwhelment is what makes me get off track.  I end up telling myself a cheeseburger isn't much, I have to lose so much anyway...how can it hurt? But one cheeseburger ends up being junk food, pastries, fast food.  So, yes, it does actually hurt.  I will put my reason on the forefront of my mind whenever I feel overwhelmed.

Little step by little step I will reach big goals.  I don't expect (nor should I) to see changes after a few days.  While I do, though, I will celebrate my little steps.